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Depeche Mode - Memento Mori Tour Continues Across Europe

20.06.2026 - 09:16:27 | ad-hoc-news.de

Depeche Mode keep their long-running Memento Mori world tour on the road. US fans have to wait for another run, while European arenas and stadiums stay packed for the synth-rock veterans.

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Depeche Mode remain a major live draw more than four decades into their career. The band is still on the road with their global Memento Mori tour, which stretches deep into 2024 and 2025 according to the official schedule.Official Depeche Mode tour page

Where Depeche Mode are still playing live

The Memento Mori tour began in 2023 in support of the album of the same name and has since taken Depeche Mode through arenas and stadiums across North America and Europe.Songkick tour overview

Recent legs have focused on major European cities, with dates in venues such as London’s O2 Arena, Berlin’s Waldbuehne and Paris La Défense Arena, underlining the band’s continued ability to fill large rooms across the continent.

US fans and the global route

The United States was covered extensively earlier in the run, with shows in cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami during the 2023 and 2024 North American legs, which played arenas like Madison Square Garden and Kia Forum.Live Nation listings

At present, the remaining confirmed dates are concentrated in Europe and other international markets, so American fans currently have no newly announced US shows to look forward to, while the band keeps focusing on overseas audiences.

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Tour, charts and work at a glance

For deeper background on Depeche Mode’s touring history, chart performance and recent releases, the AD HOC NEWS archive offers additional coverage and analysis.

The sound and themes of Memento Mori

The album Memento Mori, released in March 2023 via Columbia/Mute, marked Depeche Mode’s first studio work as a duo after the death of founding member Andy Fletcher in 2022.AllMusic album entry

Musically, it blends dark synth-pop, electronic rock and atmospheric ballads, produced by James Ford and Marta Salogni, and lyrically it deals with mortality, loss and resilience, themes that gain additional weight in the live context.

Where the band stands now

Depeche Mode are currently continuing the Memento Mori touring cycle internationally, with their next confirmed date listed on the official tour page as part of the ongoing European run.

Depeche Mode at a glance

  • Act: Depeche Mode
  • Genre: Synth-pop, electronic rock, alternative
  • Origin: Basildon, Essex, England
  • Active since: 1980
  • Lineup: Dave Gahan (vocals), Martin Gore (guitars, keyboards, vocals)
  • Label: Columbia Records, Mute Records
  • Key works: Violator (1990), Songs of Faith and Devotion (1993), Playing the Angel (2005), Memento Mori (2023)
  • Current album/single: Memento Mori, released March 24, 2023
  • Charts / certifications: Memento Mori debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200 on the chart dated April 8, 2023
  • Next live date: continuing Memento Mori tour dates in Europe per official listings

Frequently asked questions about Depeche Mode

When did Depeche Mode start the Memento Mori tour?
The Memento Mori tour launched in March 2023, shortly before the album release, beginning with dates in North America and Europe that set up a multi-year run through major arenas and stadiums.

Did Depeche Mode play recent shows in the United States?
Yes, Depeche Mode performed extensive North American legs in 2023 and 2024, including concerts at venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.

What kind of music do Depeche Mode play live on the Memento Mori tour?
The setlists typically mix classic hits like Enjoy the Silence and Personal Jesus with newer material from Memento Mori, combining synth-driven anthems, darker electronic tracks and more intimate, atmospheric songs.

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This article was created with AI assistance and editorially reviewed. All information without guarantee; dates, chart positions and certifications may change at short notice.

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